> All the best to them if they can find enough people willing to be ripped
of for
> their restaurant experience, but I can't afford that kind of meal any
more. I
> prefer to patronize the places that offer the foods I like at a price I
can
> afford.
>

I'm with you on that, we eat out at least twice a week and we've found a
rotation of places that are inexpensive yet good. (many will split orders in
the kitchen) But we do dine "fine" on special occasions. Our favorate place
will cost about $250+ for the two of us with a bottle of wine and all of
the courses. But we enjoy the meal for many hours and are never rushed nor
made to wait when we want something. Though expensive, I've never felt
cheated there.

Larry T